Engineer 1

LINCOLN CENTER; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. seeks an Engineer to maintain HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler systems across its 16-acre campus, including the Central Mechanical Plant. The role operates 24x7 and is union-represented (Local 30), with overtime potential.

A refrigeration license and several years of hands-on experience are required. The position requires working in a large, multi-use environment with complex facilities and public spaces.

Qualifications

• A current refrigeration license is required for this position.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical, hands-on work experience maintaining and/or working with pneumatic, electric, electronic and direct digital controls.
• Experience with electric and steam centrifugal chillers and steam/condensate systems.
• Experience with domestic hot water heating systems, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Hands-on mechanical work including motor replacements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler systems across the Lincoln Center campus, including the Central Mechanical Plant and multiple facilities with public areas and performance spaces.
• Ensure reliable operation, perform routine inspections, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and complete repairs to support continuous campus operations.

Skills

Refrigeration license

5+ years hands-on experience

HVAC & controls knowledge

Steam & condensate systems

Chillers (electric/steam centrifugal)

Domestic hot water systems

Plumbing & electrical work

Hydronic pumping systems

Fire sprinkler & standpipes

Motor replacements

BMC experience

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Engineer and the Director, Engineering Operations & Facilities, this position will be responsible for maintaining various aspects of the HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler operations for the Lincoln Center 16-acre campus which is comprised of a variety of multi-use buildings, performance spaces, public areas, and the Central Mechanical Plant (CMP).

Lincoln Center is a 24x7 operation. The Engineer role is a full-time (40 hours per week) union-represented position (Local 30) with the potential of additional overtime work. Employees are required to join the Local 30 union within 30 days of employment, if they are not already members.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler systems across the Lincoln Center campus, including the Central Mechanical Plant and multiple facilities with public areas and performance spaces. Ensure reliable operation, perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair work as needed to support continuous campus operations.

Qualifications

• A current refrigeration license is required for this position. Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of practical, hands-on work experience (not including time as an apprentice) maintaining and/or working with pneumatic, electric, electronic and direct digital controls
• Electric and steam centrifugal chillers
• Steam and condensate systems
• Domestic hot water heating systems
• Plumbing and electrical work
• Hydronic pumping systems
• Fire alarm, sprinkler systems and standpipes
• Hands-on mechanical work experience including motor replacements

Additional Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will have experience working in a variety of complex facilities (including commercial space, power plants), systems, and equipment of all ages.
• Preferred candidates will also have significant knowledge of various HVAC systems and types and building management controls (BMC) experience.
• EAP/FSD certification is helpful, although not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time
• Climb ladders to conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Available Shift:

• Monday and Tuesday: Off
• Wednesday and Thursday: 10:30pm - 6:30am
• Friday through Sunday: 2:30pm - 10:30pm

About Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted team.

We are

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.